Simple Syrup (Sugar Syrup)
- 5m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 10m Ready In
2 cups This can be made in different proportions, the most common being one part sugar to one part water. This recipe yields a richer simple syrup, which we prefer, since it keeps better and less is needed to sweeten a drink. Less syrup means less dilution of the other ingredients, which is especially important for cocktails.
Let's Prepare
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a saucepan: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water
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Step 2.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool, then chill until needed. Rich simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for 6 months; a weaker one-to-one syrup will keep for 1 month.